Mental Health Professional II (#013555) Kirkland Correctional Institution,Columbia (RICHLAND)Level 3

Questions regarding the application process or this posting may be directed to Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health assessments and therapeutic services, including crisis management and intervention.
• Performs mental health assessments/evaluations on assigned clients.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Attends meetings and consults with treatment team to resolve problems.
• Provides direct feedback on mental health issues to institutional staff.
• Assists in discharge planning.
• Provides advisory and consultative service related to mental health services.
• Assists supervisor in the development and administration of special projects.
• Assists other institutions as needed.
• Participates in on-call pool to provide after-hours and on-site weekend/holiday coverage as assigned.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
• Eligible for licensure to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS.
• Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.

Qualifications

Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in a mental health or social service setting and licensed as an LPC, LISW, LPCS, or LMFT.